1. Civil Air Patrol CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Operations Col Jack Buschmann National Glider Program Manager CAP/DOVG

2. Briefing Overview: Glider Program Status Glider Summit 2014 Results Glider Program Safety 2 Glider Program Operations

3. Glider Program Use Order of Priority Cadet Orientation “O” FlightsCadet Orientation “O” Flights Flight TrainingFlight Training Cadet Glider Flight AcademiesCadet Glider Flight Academies Local Cadet Flight TrainingLocal Cadet Flight Training Senior Member Qualification and ProficiencySenior Member Qualification and Proficiency Senior Member Flight TrainingSenior Member Flight Training Glider Program Status CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES

4. Glider Sortie Goal 200 Sorties Minimum200 Sorties Minimum Per glider per Fiscal Year Per glider per Fiscal Year Preponderance of SortiesPreponderance of Sorties A15 - Cadet Orientation “O” Flights A15 - Cadet Orientation “O” Flights CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

5. Our Aircraft Fleet 550 Powered Aircraft550 Powered Aircraft 46 Gliders46 Gliders CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

6. 8 Regions and 52 Wings CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

7. There are 46 serviceable gliders in the fleet 28 Blanik L-23s 5 Schleicher ASK21s 1 Schweizer 2-22E 1 Schweizer 2-32 11 Schweizer 2-33s Glider Program Status

8. CAP has 3 functioning winches Roman - NER - Solberg Airport, NJ Roman - PCR - Los Alamitos, CA Ford - PCR - Las Vegas, NV There are currently 7 qualified winch operators listed in Ops Quals NER-NJ - 1 PCR-CA - 4 PCR-NV - 1 SWR-TX - 1 Glider Program Status

9. Of the 7 qualified operators: 3 are listed as instructors (all from CA) 2 are listed as check examiners (both from CA) (Note: approximate numbers as they change daily) Glider Program Status

10. CAP has 420 glider pilots in Ops Quals 280 are current glider pilots 110 are glider instructor pilots 80 are glider check pilots 60 are glider check pilot examiners CAP has 210 Tow Pilots 30 of them are Tow Pilot Trainers CAP has another 170 Tow Pilot Trainees (Note: approximate numbers as they change daily) Glider Program Status

11. CAPP 52-7 5 Powered O-Flights5 Powered O-Flights 5 Glider O-Flights5 Glider O-Flights A Total of 10 OrientationA Total of 10 Orientation Flights opportunities per Flights opportunities per Cadet up to 18 Years Old Cadet up to 18 Years Old CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

12. Cadet O-Flight Potentials Approximately 24,000 CAP cadetsApproximately 24,000 CAP cadets 87% under 18 Years Old87% under 18 Years Old 24,000 x 87% = 20,880 eligible cadets24,000 x 87% = 20,880 eligible cadets CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

13. Cadet O-Flight Potentials 20,880 ÷ 550 powered planes = 38 O-Flights each per year20,880 ÷ 550 powered planes = 38 O-Flights each per year 2 flights a year per cadet = 76 O-Flights each per year2 flights a year per cadet = 76 O-Flights each per year CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

14. Cadet O-Flight Potentials 20,880 ÷ 46Gliders = 454 O-Flights each per year20,880 ÷ 46Gliders = 454 O-Flights each per year 2 flights a year per cadet = 907 O-Flights each per year2 flights a year per cadet = 907 O-Flights each per year CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

15. Success Requires a Continuous Effort Funding Funding Staffing Staffing Location Location CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

16. Don’t Forget The final day for FY15 Air Force Funded Cadet Orientation Flights and flight training is 26 September 2015. CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Status

17. Civil Air Patrol Glider Summit Results 31 October 2014 Civil Air Patrol Glider Summit Results 31 October 2014 17

18. Continued Glider Program goals in priority order: 1.Cadet Orientation Flights 2.Cadet Flight Academies 3.Other flight training for cadets 4.Proficiency and flight evaluations for senior members supporting cadet orientation flights and flight training 5.Other senior member flight training Measure and track critical areas and total flying 50% #1, 25% #2 & #3, 25% All Other Glider Ops Glider Summit 2014 Results

19. Determined that the availability of Glider Orientation Ride Pilots is adversely and unnecessarily impacted by the current CAPR 60-1 requirement for gliders pilots to have “100 flights as PIC or be a qualified CFIG” as previously stated in paragraph 3-7, d. (page 19). Approved by CAP National/CC and implemented on 19 Dec 14. CAPR 60-1, 3-7, d. (page 19) should be modified, via a page insert, to reflect the following recommended change: (4) For gliders have 100 flights as PIC or be a hold at least a FAA commercial glider certificate qualified CFIG. 19 Glider Summit 2014 Results

20. 20 Determined that excessively rigid tow pilot trainer requirements, of the 100 tow min, adversely and unnecessarily impacted instruction and participation in the CAP Glider Program. Approved by CAP National/CC and implemented on 11 May 15. (GPPM, Page 19, top paragraph, 2nd sentence) Tow pilot trainers will have a minimum of 100 50 tows of experience, be FAA tow current within the past 12 months, and be designated by the wing or higher commander in Ops Quals. Glider Summit 2014 Results

21. 21 Confirmed that various procedural operations were being utilized during winch tow operations across the country in the CAP Glider Program. Determined that efficiency and interoperability can be enhanced in the CAP Glider Program with standardized winch tow procedures and operations. In Development Now: standardized winch tow procedures and operations procedures guide. Glider Summit 2014 Results

22. The glider team is continuously reviewing the Glider Program Procedures for improvements. Worked with the leadership team to determine how best to deliver the message; accomplished in a procedures manual. Retained the value of a consolidated document and ensured practical requirements. Made clear what is regulatory vs. optional. Glider Summit 2014 Results

23. Re-assigning & re-furbishing resources that are not properly or fully utilized. Plans for a sustained fleet. Refurbish Schweizer 2-33s & 2-22E over time. Complete refurbishment is estimated to cost $30K. Plan would be to identify one glider annually into refurbishment. Considering procurement of used 2-33s that could be refurbishment. Glider Summit 2014 Results

24. Exploring ways to expand the winch program. Must document the current qualified personnel it was clear that many are not properly qualified in Ops Qualified. Use the history built over the last year to request approval to do re-current training for winch operators as AFAMs. Plan for 6 to 8 personnel qualified as winch operators for each winch. Develop consistent procedures for all three current CAP winch operations – don’t expand program until all are in sync. Glider Summit 2014 Results

25. Developed position descriptions for personnel required to support glider operations and inserted into GPPM. Winch Operators Auto Tow Operators Supervisor of Flying Glider Program Officer Glider Summit 2014 Results

26. Mishaps Impact Glider Fleet 2011 – Two L23 Super Blaniks - Totaled2011 – Two L23 Super Blaniks - Totaled Short landing; Wing gustShort landing; Wing gust 2012 – One L23; two Schweizer SGS 2-33s - Totaled2012 – One L23; two Schweizer SGS 2-33s - Totaled Wind stormsWind storms 2013 – One L23; one SGS 2-33 – Totaled2013 – One L23; one SGS 2-33 – Totaled Short landing; Loss of ControlShort landing; Loss of Control 2014 – One L23 – Totaled2014 – One L23 – Totaled Collision during landing phaseCollision during landing phase CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

27. That’s not all We are damagingWe are damaging Canopies and hinge pinsCanopies and hinge pins Wing tipsWing tips Landing GearsLanding Gears Tail wheelsTail wheels BrakesBrakes Fabric and metal skinFabric and metal skin CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

28. All But One Was Avoidable Two were short landings with instructors on boardTwo were short landings with instructors on board Four were failures to properly tie down or secure the glidersFour were failures to properly tie down or secure the gliders One was an apparent failure to follow the checklistOne was an apparent failure to follow the checklist One was hit by a lawn mowerOne was hit by a lawn mower CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

29. Glider Program Procedures Manual Originally published in April 2014, updated in July 2015Originally published in April 2014, updated in July 2015 Provides Safe & Standardized ProceduresProvides Safe & Standardized Procedures An extension of CAPR 60-1An extension of CAPR 60-1 Found on the CAP Pilot Web pageFound on the CAP Pilot Web page Includes ORM requirements for all all glider activitiesIncludes ORM requirements for all all glider activities A Must Read and FollowA Must Read and Follow CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

30. Operational Risk Management Prior to launching, it is extremely important, before going forward, for the operations and safety personnel to perform and document a detailed and thorough ORM analysis and assessment of the proposed launch procedure and flight activity to ensure a safe operational environment for gliders, personnel and support equipment.Prior to launching, it is extremely important, before going forward, for the operations and safety personnel to perform and document a detailed and thorough ORM analysis and assessment of the proposed launch procedure and flight activity to ensure a safe operational environment for gliders, personnel and support equipment. Project Officers, Safety Officers, Operations Officers (Air Boss) and pilots must all be in agreement with the assessment and controls.Project Officers, Safety Officers, Operations Officers (Air Boss) and pilots must all be in agreement with the assessment and controls. CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

31. The Basics of ORM Analyze and assess the risks, then place controlsAnalyze and assess the risks, then place controls Field conditionsField conditions Weather and its affects on the aircraft and ground crewsWeather and its affects on the aircraft and ground crews Runway length, conditions and any obstructionsRunway length, conditions and any obstructions Airport layout, patterns and trafficAirport layout, patterns and traffic Operational and staging areasOperational and staging areas Enough Trained Ground Support PersonnelEnough Trained Ground Support Personnel Adequate supplies for hydration and conditionsAdequate supplies for hydration and conditions CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

32. The Basics of ORM All glider activities must have at least one person designated to supervising the safe operation of the activity.All glider activities must have at least one person designated to supervising the safe operation of the activity. In smaller operations it is usually the project officer or his/her designee.In smaller operations it is usually the project officer or his/her designee. Larger activities must have an assigned safety officer and, if necessary, an alternate.Larger activities must have an assigned safety officer and, if necessary, an alternate. CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

33. The Basics of ORM Controls Require:Controls Require: Situational AwarenessSituational Awareness What will be going on?What will be going on? Where will it happen?Where will it happen? How can it be done with little of no risk?How can it be done with little of no risk? When should attention be raised?When should attention be raised? CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

34. The Basics of ORM Controls Require:Controls Require: Effective CommunicationEffective Communication Among Ground SupportAmong Ground Support Ground Support with AircrewGround Support with Aircrew Glider to Tow planeGlider to Tow plane Ground Support Calling Pattern PositionsGround Support Calling Pattern Positions CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

35. The Basics of ORM Controls Require:Controls Require: Proper Tie-downs and/or securing proceduresProper Tie-downs and/or securing procedures Follow recommended proceduresFollow recommended procedures Stay alert to adverse weather conditionsStay alert to adverse weather conditions Develop a plan to quickly remove aircraft when adverse weather is imminentDevelop a plan to quickly remove aircraft when adverse weather is imminent Confirm proper tie-down rope tensile strengthConfirm proper tie-down rope tensile strength CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

36. Bottom Line It’s up to each one of us to help prevent glider mishaps. CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Safety

37. Briefing Summary: Glider Program Status Glider Summit 2014 Results Glider Program Safety 37 Glider Program Operations

38. Questions? CITIZENS SERVING COMMUNITIES Glider Program Operations